"A Day in the life"
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" November 1, 1956 (Thursday)
Elvis and Col. Parker signed a five page music publishing contract with Julian Aberbach of 'Hill and Range' to form 'Gladys Music' (named after Elvis' mother).
He also bought a new 1957 Harley Davidson FLH motorcycle and took Natalie Wood for a ride around Memphis. Nick Adams used the older KH model Harley while they were given a police escort.
1957 Harley Davidson FLH Hydra-Glide motorcycle
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" November 2, 1956 (Friday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" November 3, 1956 (Saturday)
Natalie Wood and Nick Adams returned to Los Angeles. Nick would return later this month for another visit.
Elvis had seven songs listed in the Billboard Top 100.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley.
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley. #2
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley.
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley. #10
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley.
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley. #3
"Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley. #20
BILLBOARD C&W CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Crazy Arms" by Ray Price.
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley. #2
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley. #5
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley.
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Crazy Arms" by Ray Price.
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley. #4
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley. #8
"Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley. #14
BILLBOARD R&B CHART (singles)
Best Sellers in Stores:
"Honky Tonk (pts I & II)" by Bill Doggett.
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley. #3
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley. #5
Most Played In Jukeboxes:
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley.
Most Played By Jockeys:
"Blueberry Hill" by Fats Domino.
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley. #4
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley. #5
"Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley. #12
BILLBOARD POP CHART
Honor Roll of Hits:
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley.
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley. #2
"Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley. #13
The Top 100:
"Green Door" by Jim Lowe.
"Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley. #2
"Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley. #3
"Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley. #12
"Any Way You Want Me" by Elvis Presley. #56
"Blue Moon" by Elvis Presley. #65
"I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine" by Elvis Presley. #77
"I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" by Elvis Presley. #96
BILLBOARD POP CHART (LP)
"Calypso" by Harry Belafonte.
"Elvis Presley" by Elvis Presley. #6
Most Played By Jockeys:
"High Society" Sound Track.
BILLBOARD POP CHART (EP)
No EP Chart
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" November 4, 1956 (Sunday)
No information.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" November 5, 1956 (Monday)
Elvis made a surprise appearance at a police sponsored "Beginner Driving Range" which was part of a new driver education program.
He also asked a friend, Cliff Gleaves to move into his Audubon home to assist his parents and make things easier for them.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" November 6, 1956 (Tuesday)
Around this time, Elvis met Lamar Fike, whom he first met at Sun in 1954. Fike was a three-hundred pound Texan, a friend of George Klein, trying to break into the radio scene.
Elvis: "A Day in the Life" November 7, 1956 (Wednesday)
No information.
